Located at the heart of Taipei City, Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall (National Taiwan Democracy Memorial Hall) was built to commemorate the former Taiwan President Chiang Kai-Shek. Established in 1980, Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall has a total area of two hundred and fifty thousand square meters. Occupying a large area, the memorial hall is covered with the colors of Taiwanese flag: blue, white, and red. The colors of the flag symbolize independence, equality, and universal love. Since 2007, it has been noted as a national historical site of Taiwan. Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall is now an important landmark of Taipei that attracts large populations of visitors every year.

Being used as Chiang Kai-Shek’s former office, the hall has various arrangements for each area. At the heritage display room, visitors may see historical records, valuable preserved photographs, and old commodities used by the former president. Through these displays, visitors will have an understanding of the precious historical properties of Taiwan. Also, Chiang Kai-Shek’s vehicles are showed in the central corridor. In addition, the auditorium offers a place for expert speeches and receptions of important foreign guests. The former president’s office was restored according to real positions in the memorial room.Through visiting the memorial hall, visitors will understand his working manners and establishments of the former president.

Apart from the main memorial hall, the National Theater and National Concert Hall are at the corner of the occupant. Since its establishment in 1987, the hall and theater have held numerous exclusive local and international performances. With various fine performances and exhibitions, these halls are significant to art and culture of Taiwan.
After abolishment of the martial laws, this large area is sometimes crowded for political rallies, social events, commercial activities, exhibitions, and concerts.